The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0876-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

FDA Recalls Kimura Burdock Salt for Undeclared Fish Allergen

Daiso California Warehouse is recalling Kimura burdock salt because it contains fish (sardines, bonito, tuna) not listed on the label. People with fish allergies may have a serious allergic reaction.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for mislabeled fish, a major food allergen. FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4, as there is reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences for consumers with fish allergies.

Plain-English summary

Daiso California Warehouse is recalling Kimura burdock salt (40g, UPC: 4972304293524) due to undeclared fish ingredients.

The product contains fish—specifically sardines, bonito, and tuna—that are not listed in the ingredients or allergen contains statement. Fish is a major food allergen, and consumers with fish allergies could experience serious allergic reactions ranging from mild symptoms to severe anaphylaxis.

The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in California, Texas, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada. A total of 561 units were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should return it to the retailer where it was purchased. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences allergic symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Kimura burdock salt 40g UPC: 4972304293524
Manufacturer
DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
Category
Food — Condiment
Hazard
Affected units
561

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • No code on package

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 21 recalled by DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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